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... 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting eMachines 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 10 Viewing...
... 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting eMachines 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 10 Viewing...
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Chapter 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
Chapter 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
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... your computer starts, the first screen you see is set below the recommended value or when updates are available. Your desktop may appear on the right. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that you open a file or program by clicking an item on the ...taskbar represent programs that opens. You must empty the Recycle Bin to open the program's window. Think of the desktop as your computer. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Other buttons on the menu that are stored. The Recycle Bin is the ...
... your computer starts, the first screen you see is set below the recommended value or when updates are available. Your desktop may appear on the right. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that you open a file or program by clicking an item on the ...taskbar represent programs that opens. You must empty the Recycle Bin to open the program's window. Think of the desktop as your computer. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Other buttons on the menu that are stored. The Recycle Bin is the ...
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..., and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. You can start programs, open it. 7 www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
..., and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. You can start programs, open it. 7 www.emachines.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
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... 8 Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. To add icons to the desktop for a program that program appears on the desktop. Type window in the Search Help box, then press... This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you use frequently. You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. A shortcut...
... 8 Chapter 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. To add icons to the desktop for a program that program appears on the desktop. Type window in the Search Help box, then press... This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you use frequently. You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. A shortcut...
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...for files" on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder....up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 11 When you cut and paste a file or folder, you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File Á New Á Folder Á type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows ...
...for files" on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder....up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 11 When you cut and paste a file or folder, you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File Á New Á Folder Á type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows ...
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... click Delete. Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you decide to delete, see "Searching for files" on your Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders...
... click Delete. Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you decide to delete, see "Searching for files" on your Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders...
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... you type all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of the name, Search will list all files in the list. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the results window. Searching for files If... searching for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop.
... you type all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of the name, Search will list all files in the list. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the results window. Searching for files If... searching for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop.
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... or folder that you need is rarely right on . Type files and folders in which it was created or modified You can narrow your Windows desktop. You can search by selecting the search options that you want . It is called browsing. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder...
... or folder that you need is rarely right on . Type files and folders in which it was created or modified You can narrow your Windows desktop. You can search by selecting the search options that you want . It is called browsing. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder...
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...quickly by : • Creating MP3 or WMA files-When you can edit the track's tags (informational fields). You can add music tracks to your desktop to build a music library. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. If you are connected to the Internet, WMA and...library. 35 The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 Enter track information such as Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to the music library. Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music...
...quickly by : • Creating MP3 or WMA files-When you can edit the track's tags (informational fields). You can add music tracks to your desktop to build a music library. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. If you are connected to the Internet, WMA and...library. 35 The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 Enter track information such as Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK. www.emachines.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to the music library. Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music...
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... . • Refer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your printer to the network, do one of the router or...
... . • Refer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your printer to the network, do one of the router or...
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... : • View shared drives and folders • Map a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on your desktop. 3 Click × to the computer. To access the Documents folder on page 54. 2 Right-click the drive or folder, then click Create Shortcut. Opening files...
... : • View shared drives and folders • Map a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on your desktop. 3 Click × to the computer. To access the Documents folder on page 54. 2 Right-click the drive or folder, then click Create Shortcut. Opening files...
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... the printer on your computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4...click the file, then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you can use of a USB or Firewire cable. Printing files...
... the printer on your computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4...click the file, then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you can use of a USB or Firewire cable. Printing files...
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... colors. The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. www.emachines.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change...
... colors. The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. www.emachines.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change...
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..., removed, resized, and configured according to the Sidebar. To delete a gadget, right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your screen in an empty area of the Sidebar and click Add... Slide shows and puzzles • Calendars and contact lists • Sticky notes To add a gadget: 1 Click the + at the top of your Windows desktop. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it to your preference. The gadget's configuration window opens. 2 Make the ...
..., removed, resized, and configured according to the Sidebar. To delete a gadget, right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. www.emachines.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your screen in an empty area of the Sidebar and click Add... Slide shows and puzzles • Calendars and contact lists • Sticky notes To add a gadget: 1 Click the + at the top of your Windows desktop. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it to your preference. The gadget's configuration window opens. 2 Make the ...
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... this monitor. 71 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional windows. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog...poster or your computer. You can connect an additional monitor or projector to deselect the check box for its driver. Use the additional desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 ...
... this monitor. 71 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional windows. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog...poster or your computer. You can connect an additional monitor or projector to deselect the check box for its driver. Use the additional desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 ...
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... physical monitor is arranged on and logging off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error messages. To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. The Sound dialog box opens. 2 Click the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you have selected, click Test.... 4 Click OK to select the check box for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to save your desk. 10 Click OK. Chapter 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and...
... physical monitor is arranged on and logging off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error messages. To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. The Sound dialog box opens. 2 Click the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you have selected, click Test.... 4 Click OK to select the check box for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to save your desk. 10 Click OK. Chapter 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and...
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...VGA) 71 projector 71 VGA 71 copying files across network 55 files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 creating data disc 39 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 15 folder 10 MP3 file 34 music file 34 video DVD 37 WMA file 34 customizing 65 cutting files and folders 11...scheme 67 extending 71 selecting screen saver 68 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 20 display using screen saver 68 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 16 saving 15 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 ...
...VGA) 71 projector 71 VGA 71 copying files across network 55 files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 creating data disc 39 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 15 folder 10 MP3 file 34 music file 34 video DVD 37 WMA file 34 customizing 65 cutting files and folders 11...scheme 67 extending 71 selecting screen saver 68 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 20 display using screen saver 68 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 16 saving 15 downloading files 22 drivers updating 2 ...
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www.emachines.com starting 59 updating 61 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... Security Center 62 Windows Update 63 wireless Ethernet 52 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 73 sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 17 closing windows 17 copying 17 deleting files and folders 17 keyboard 17 pasting 17 renaming files and folders 17 selecting adjacent items...
www.emachines.com starting 59 updating 61 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... Security Center 62 Windows Update 63 wireless Ethernet 52 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 73 sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 17 closing windows 17 copying 17 deleting files and folders 17 keyboard 17 pasting 17 renaming files and folders 17 selecting adjacent items...
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... site. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Testing your network Now that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your...
... site. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Testing your network Now that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your...